Lindsay Lohan Sent Back to Rehab, Avoids Jail

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By: / October 22, 2010

UPDATE: Lindsay Lohan will not serve jailtime for her failed drug test in September. The Mean Girls actress will serve in inpatient rehab until January 3, 2011.

According to reports, Lohan cried while read a hand-written letter to Judge Elden Fox, and later said “thank you” when the judge ordered her to rehab instead of jail. TMZ reports that the probation department requested jail for Lohan, but Fox believed rehab would be a better fit.

Lindsay was due in court for violating her probation after she failed two drug tests just a few weeks after being released from court-ordered inpatient rehab. She arrived to court bearing a glowing smile.

In a Twitter message to fans, Lindsay confirmed that she had failed the drug test. “Substance abuse is a disease, which unfortunately doesn’t go away overnight,” Lindsay tweeted, “I am taking responsibility for my actions and I’m prepared to face the consequences.”

Linday reportedly tested positive for both cocaine and amphetamines. It wasn’t immediately clear if the amphetamines were from Adderall, which Lindsay is legally prescribed by a physician. If the amphetamines were from Adderall, the starlet may not face charges for that failed drug test.

Lindsay was sentenced to 90 days in jail and 90 days in inpatient rehab on July 6. The jail sentence came after Lindsay was convicted of violating the terms of her probation stemming from a 2007 DUI conviction.

As previously reported, Lindsay left the Betty Ford Clinic on Thursday night to prepare for today’s court appearance. The starlet is hoping to avoid jail and stick to her current rehab program. Insiders think that Lindsay will likely do time but it all comes down to Judge Fox’s decision.

What do you think of Lindsay’s rehab sentencing? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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